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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1940

Page

5

Society Contributions Deadline for Journal World Column

Society notices must be received at the Journal-World office by noon on the day of publication. The tradition invites readers to submit items for the society column and ensures timely inclusion.

Society Journal-World Office

Marriage of Miss Earlene Boone and Glen Simmonds

Social calendar notes the Saturday marriage at Plymouth Congregational Church in Eureka Lawrence. The event follows a Mortar Board buffet supper at Evans Hearth. Earlier pages mention a Sunday dinner for Mr and Mrs Fred Ellsworth at Colonial and a Monday commencement luncheon at 12 15 with a Lawrence flower club meeting at Chamber of Commerce rooms.

Earlene Boone Eureka Glen Simmonds Lawrence Plymouth’ Congregational Church Evans Fred Ellsworth Colonial Lawrence Flower Club Chamber of Commerce N.A.L.C Carl Hunzicker Fred Boone Boulder Colo J. J. Simmonds Plymouth Congregational Church T. H. Astman Copenhagen Kansas State Teachers College Emporia Simmonds University of Kansas University Medical School Greeley K.U. Alumni Association Colonial Tea Room Evelyn Marie ‘Brubaker J. O. Brubaker Grant's Pass Ore Harold Dyer Grand Junction

Double wedding and social notes from Eureka and Lawrence

The article covers the afternoon marriage of Miss Earlene Boone to Glen Simmonds in Plymouth Congregational church with close family attendance. It notes education and jobs for both, and forthcoming KU Alumni events and other social gatherings including luncheons, bridge, and club meetings with named hosts and attendees.

Peonies and Prizes Mark Club Event at Masonic Temple

Mrs Dolph Simons won first prize and Miss Comstock a guest prize as peonies and blossoms adorned the rooms. The Thirty Niners held a covered dish supper at the Masonic temple to honor Mrs Elizabeth Carman and Herman Cohen for their birthdays. Gifts were presented by various officers and members.

Thirty Niners Masonic Temple Elizabeth Carman Herman Cohen Adah Carman Sally Ewing Ruth Mr. Cohen George Ansdell Icle Brune Selma Cohen Cohen Mildred Mast Beatrice Brass Alice Schleifer Woodlawn Dorothy Bleakley Chester Skinner Irene Nordstrom

Fifty Year Class Reunion Dominate Lawrence Events

Members of the KU class of 1890 arrive for their fiftieth reunion in Lawrence. House guests include Inez Taggart Parce of Denver and Helen Sutliff of Palo Alto. The gathering notes a long day of reunions, programs at Adah chapter, and plans for scholarships by Mortar Board and Torch chapter with guest talks and a patriotic event.

Inez Taggart Parce Denver C. M. Sterling Helen Sutliff Palo Alto Calif Pi Beta Phi Emma Dunn Wilmoth Concordia N. C. Johnson John Rush Los Angeles Walter R. Armstrong Long Beach Cal Freda Lee Rundell Norton School of Business Lucie March Frances Ann Allen Newton School of Medicine Sceene Fund J. Kistler Acatoin Tee Mortar Board Inez Taggart

Local Notables Arrive for Commencement Week in Lawrence

Mrs Blackwell Smith and other notable guests arrive in Lawrence for commencement weekend. Mrs Ames and Mrs Snyder join Mrs Margaret Speelman at Hastings residence with Ames staying longer and Snyder returning soon. Families from Joplin Topeka Atchison Mobridge and Missouri attend gatherings as graduates prepare for ceremonies.

Blackwell Smith Mayne Rice June Smith Paul Klenk Marjorie Luxton Francis Teter Frances Koch Lawrence John Ames Topeka Gretchen Snyder Atchison Margaret Speelman Haskell Ames Snyder Harold Longenecker Louise Mary Joplin F. H. Smithmeyer O. A. McGinnis Rantoul Paul McGinnis Alice Dicker Mary Patterson Laurel Mont Lee Poronto Cleo Smith Moline Cleo Jean Robertson Mary - Elizabeth Brogan Huntsville E. R. Todd Hugh A. Randall Roger Michael Chetova A. B. Ewing Robert Frakes Blossom Marie Wichita Frakes J. A. Rush Los Angeles J.C. Herriott Louisiana Street Mr. Magruder Harry W. Magruder

Commencement Guests and Travel Notes From Local Families

Local families and guests are listed during commencement week. Many visitors arrive from Kansas City Kansas Lincoln Nebraska and Oklahoma while KU affiliates depart for Japan and Chicago for summer postings and duties. A wedding in Arkansas City prompts travel, and subscriptions offer a way to keep up with hometown news.

Cloyce A. Newman Bode Homer Little Kirksville Margery Olson A. T. Olson Sapulpa Okla Teddie Jean Olson Lydia Lindsey Cherryvale Kate Hanson Logan Kan C. J. Dodds University of Kansas Japan June Comstock Los Angeles Robert C. Rankin Chicago Alta Lux Topeka Margaret Perkins Carlotta Nellis George Lawrence Sarah Wellington Floyd Rankin George Hedrick Kansas City C. T. Marshall Springdale Ark S. M. Dolen Evan A. Edwards Lincoln Neb Lawrence Harlan Isaac Tola K. U Betty Raymond Arkansas City Elizabeth Meeks Wilbur McClain P. W. Ewing Kenneth Ewing State Lake Tonganoxie Mary Jackson Martha Jackson F. L. Robertson Oxford Jack Cleo Jean Robertson

Cactus Spread by Collectors Reaches Global Range

The cactus, once confined to the American continents, has been distributed worldwide by plant collectors, expanding its geographic presence across continents and regions.

Old Grads Register for Class Meetings at University

Alumni from as far back as 1890 visit the Union building for registration as 50 year medalists prepare to receive honors at commencement. Phi Beta Kappa will name new members as ROTC workers exit for summer camps and veterans help usher at the facilities.

Union University Grads Lawrence R.O.T.C Phi Beta Kappa Honorary Scholastic Society Spooner-Thayer California

Alumni groups meet as Mortar Board Sachem hold events

Mr and Mrs R C Young former Lawrence residents plan to attend today’s alumni gatherings as Sachem and Mortar Board honoraries meet. Mortar Board Torch chapter will dine at Evans Hearth at 5 30 pm with Sachem meeting at 6 pm in the Union building. Tassel colors denote university schools including Graduate black Medicine green and others.

Sachem and Mortar Board Torch Mortar Board Evans Hearth Sachem Union Building

College graduates seek jobs as company hires crowd gathers

A personnel manager drew a crowd in the west halls of the Ad building this morning interviewing business school graduates. Tom Hancock, assistant in placing the graduates, said more seniors would likely secure positions than last year.

School of Business Tom Hancock

Marihuana Drive Discussed With County Officials in Lawrence

Herbert Henderson of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation met county commissioners Sheriff Charles Banning and NYA foreman Ralph Erwin in Lawrence to plan a countywide drive against Indian hemp. The effort would start June 13 with NYA workers, and transportation was only conditional on available trucks.

Herbert Henderson Kansas Bureau of Investigation Board of County Commissioners Charles Banning Ralph Erwin NYA Lawrence Henderson

Former K U students complete Ryan school course

Ed Willeford of Hardin Missouri and Harry L Evans of Miami Oklahoma, former Kansas University students, have finished the Ryan school of aeronautics in San Diego. They completed 65 hours of flying and 225 hours of technical aviation study and will be transferred to Randolph Field Texas for basic training before moving to Kelly Field for further steps.

Ed Willeford Hardin, Mo Harry L. Evans Miami Okla K. U Army Air Corps Ryan School of Aeronautics San Diego Randolph Field Tex Kelly

Willeford and Evans Noted in Classified Bargains

Willeford received his A B degree in 1936 and Evans attended K A during the fall semester of 1838 as listed in the Journal World classified page.

Willeford Evans Journal-World

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